Myrrhis odorata

Roomse Kervel / Sweet Cicely

Apiaceae (Schermbloemenfamilie)

Europe (whole), Europe (south)

Edible plant part (5)

Flowers, leaves, roots, stems, seeds
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Sweet Cicely belongs to the herbacious layer in the food forest. The growth rate is medium. After 0.6 to 1.2 years this species is fully grown and has an average height of 1 to 1.5 meter and a width of 0.9 meter.
This species forms a taproot deep root system. Sweet Cicely is no nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Brigitte Rieser, https://www.flickr.com/photos/klasseimgarten/2484291050

foto: Brigitte Rieser, https://www.flickr.com/photos/klasseimgarten/2484291050

foto: Meneerke bloem, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Myrrhis_odorata002.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Groundwater level: very low

low

medium

high

very high
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

slightly acid

neutral

alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor